AF 2015 Profile: Brendan Whitecross

[Mr.Craig]

Brendan Whitecross



25/1/90 183cm/86kg Defender

Career Games - 84

2013 Averages - 9.3 kicks, 5.8 handballs, 5.6 marks, 2.2 tackles

2011 AF Ave: 76.4
2012 AF Ave: 88.1
2013 AF Ave: 65.5

2013 Scores - 53, 81, 60, 46, 84, 40, 88, 88, 50, 65

Green Vest


Profile

Whitecross had a breakout season in 2012 with 6 scores over 100 but then he did his knee in the qualifying final. He returned part way through 2013 and struggled at times while also being used more in a negative role, this resulted in a significantly lower average. After doing his knee again in the finals he missed the entire 2014 season and is now on the comeback trail again. Brendan will receive the maximum possible discount and on paper looks to be a great candidate for a D6 selection however the question needs to be asked about his place in the starting 22, the likelihood of green vests and his scoring potential. There are a great many risks and it would take a lot for him to make my side.

Pros - Will be priced in the 40's but his lowest season average is 58.1, can ton up

Cons - Injury history, possible negative role, subs


Prediction - 62-67

Inside Football Player Rating - http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/112916/Brendan-WHITECROSS
Hawthorn Profile - http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/player-profile/brendan-whitecross

[pommyadam]

is he still in their best 22?

think (because he is with Hawthorn) that when he does play a fullgame then it'll be 70-80s, but not sure how often that will be

[Mr.Craig]

He's in the best 25. Best 22? Going to have to wait and see.

[Spinking]

Thinking he could be an awkward price - will obviously be discounted, but might not be enough to make him appealing. Will be interesting to see how he is moving in the preseason.

[Sweetness]

If he can convinve that he is definitely in the best 22 then I reckon he will be perfect D4/5 material.

[Ricochet]

Yeh main concern is a change of role that hurts his scoring potential. Wait and see on this one

[Hagebear]

If he can force his way into the \hawks round 1 side will just about be the most picked player in Fantasy due to the backline dilemma's this year.